Brimington vs Clowne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Clowne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brimington
£195,219
Clowne
£187,149
Crime Rate
Brimington
66.1
Clowne
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brimington
100.0%
Clowne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brimington
411
Clowne
411
EPC Rating
Brimington
70
Clowne
70
Median Income
Brimington
£28,787
Clowne
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Brimington commands an average of £195,219, compared with £187,149 in Clowne – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Clowne it is a flat at £98,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Brimington (£309,870 vs £266,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brimington prices grew faster — 42% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBrimington has a crime rate of 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Clowne at 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brimington is violent-crime, while in Clowne it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Brimington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Clowne. There are 4 schools in Brimington and 3 in Clowne.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clowne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brimington | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 411.0 Mbps in Brimington and 411.0 Mbps in Clowne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Brimington and 96.9% in Clowne. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 79.2% in Clowne.
Brimington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (411 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brimington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Clowne averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Brimington and £1,079 in Clowne. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Clowne.
Brimington has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Brimington and £28,786.7 in Clowne. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 45.7 in Clowne. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brimington versus 66.4% in Clowne. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 55.8% in Clowne.
| Indicator | Brimington | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 7,759 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 25.4% |
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